1. Genetic variation in and covariation between leaf gas exchange, morphology, and development in Polygonum arenastrum, an annual plant

   • Monica A. Geber
   • Todd E. Dawson

   Original Papers Pages: 153 - 158

2. Impact of early root competition on fitness components of four semiarid species

   • Günther Reichenberger
   • David A. Pyke

   Original Papers Pages: 159 - 166

3. Suspension feeding of anuran larvae at low concentrations of Chlorella algae (Amphibia, Anura)

   • Bruno Viertel

   Original Papers Pages: 167 - 177

4. Population structure and responses to disturbance of the basidiomycete Resinicium bicolor

   • J. J. H. Kirby
   • J. Stenlid
   • O. Holdenrieder

   Original Papers Pages: 178 - 184

5. Biogeographic variation of food habits and body size of the America puma

   • J. Agustin Iriarte
   • William L. Franklin
   • Kent H. Redford

   Original Papers Pages: 185 - 190

6. The foraging behaviour of a nectar feeding marsupial, Petaurus australis

   • Ross L. Goldingay

   Original Papers Pages: 191 - 199

7. Seasonal and age-related variation in the needle quality of five conifer species

   • Paul E. Hatcher

   Original Papers Pages: 200 - 212

8. Spatial dynamics in fluctuating vole populations

   • Lennart Hansson

   Original Papers Pages: 213 - 217

9. Numerical and behavioural responses of migrant passerines to experimental manipulation of resident tits (Parus spp.): heterospecific attraction in northern breeding bird communites?

   • Mikko Mönkkönen
   • Pekka Helle
   • Kimmo Soppela

   Original Papers Pages: 218 - 225

10. Epidermal uptake of Pb, Cd, and Zn in tubificid worms

    • Hans Back

    Original Papers Pages: 226 - 232

11. Anti-predator strategies in oviposition site selection of Pyrrhosoma nymphula (Zygoptera: Odonata)

    • G. E. Rehfeldt

    Original Papers Pages: 233 - 237

12. The interaction between the clonal herb Trientalis europaea and the host specific smut fungus Urocystis trientalis

    • Anders Wennström
    • Lars Ericson

    Original Papers Pages: 238 - 240

13. Plant-soil interactions in primary succession at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    • Pamela Matson

    Original Papers Pages: 241 - 246

14. Trade-off among antiherbivore defences in a south american blackberry (Rubus bogotensis)

    • C. Björkman
    • D. B. Anderson

    Original Papers Pages: 247 - 249

15. Asymmetrical competition between the bell miner (Manorina melanophrys, Meliphagidae) and other honeyeaters: evidence from Southeastern Victoria, Australia

    • A. Poiani
    • A. Rogers
    • D. Rogers

    Original Papers Pages: 250 - 256

16. The role of lignin as a defence against the spruce bark beetle Dendroctonus micans: effect on larvae and adults

    • D. Wainhouse
    • D. J. Cross
    • R. S. Howell

    Original Papers Pages: 257 - 265

17. Ecophysiological aspects of rapid population growth in a novel migratory blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) population: an experimental approach

    • Scott B. Terrill
    • Peter Berthold

    Original Papers Pages: 266 - 270

18. The ecology of dippers Cinclus cinclus (L.) in relation to stream acidity in upland Wales: time-activity budgets and energy expenditure

    • J. O'Halloran
    • S. D. Gribbin
    • S. J. Ormerod

    Original Papers Pages: 271 - 280

19. Coexistence in a guild of filter feeding caddis larvae: do different instars act as different species?

    • Timo Muotka

    Original Papers Pages: 281 - 292

20. Succession patterns following soil disturbance in a sagebrush steppe community

    • Terry McLendon
    • Edward F. Redente

    Original Papers Pages: 293 - 300

21. Home range — body mass relations: a field study on African browsing ruminants

    • J. T. du Toit

    Short Communication Pages: 301 - 303

22. Announcement

    Announcement Pages: 304 - 304